#francesco-camarda

#francesco-camarda

I started playing at four years old, in a team near my neighbourhood, Forese. When I think back and look at where I am now, it gives me motivation and pride. I owe and will owe everything to my family; they've made great sacrifices for me, like moving to Lecce this year. When I made my debut at San Siro for Milan against Fiorentina, my mother burst into tears,

The Italy Under-21 squad has a very AC Milan feel to it, with three of the club's youngsters representing the Azzurrini. Francesco Camarda and Davide Bartesaghi are regulars in the U21 squad at this point, and both will hope to reach the senior team soon. Camarda's situation may require more patience; however, Bartesaghi's performances have been solid. Both, in the future, will have places among the senior names in the squad,

It was a positive international break for Camarda, scoring three goals in the two games against Sweden and Armenia. It's certainly impressive to see him do so well against players who are much older, even if that is something he has done for many years now. Ahead of the game against Sassuolo, which is scheduled for 15:00 today (Saturday), Lecce manager Eusebio Di Francesco spoke at the usual pre-match presser (via MilanNews).

Sometimes, when he drops deep, he still looks a bit raw technically, but inside the box he's a phenomenon. His ability to find the right place and to handle the ball and his ruthlessness when shooting are things I've never seen in anyone of his age,